Needs-Based Infrastructure Management in Early Childhood Education: Integrating Planning, Procurement, and Evaluation for Service Quality Improvement

Nissa Andriani; Ratri Nuria

doi:10.61987/jemr.v5i5.2684

Authors

Nissa Andriani Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Terpadu Yogyakarta
Ratri Nuria Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Terpadu Yogyakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.61987/jemr.v5i5.2684

Keywords:

Facilities And Infrastructure Management, Needs-Based Management, Educational Service Quality, Early Childhood Education

Abstract

This study aims to examine the strategy of needs-based facilities and infrastructure management and its contribution to improving the quality of educational services in early childhood education institutions. This study employed a qualitative research approach to obtain an in-depth understanding of facilities and infrastructure management practices. Data were collected through observation, interviews, and documentation involving key stakeholders, including principals, teachers, and parents/guardians. The findings revealed that facilities and infrastructure management was implemented through several stages, including needs-based planning, procurement, inventory management, utilization, maintenance, and evaluation. The study also found that effective management practices supported the creation of a safe, comfortable, and conducive learning environment, thereby contributing to improved educational service quality. The implication of this study is that early childhood education institutions should adopt a needs-based management approach by strengthening collaborative decision-making, improving asset management systems, and aligning facility development with institutional priorities and children’s learning needs. This study contributes to the understanding of strategic facilities and infrastructure management in supporting sustainable quality improvement in early childhood education.

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